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product_id: 295933645
title: "Dry & Dry [1 Quart Premium Orange Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant Beads(Industry Standard 2-4 mm) - Rechargeable Silica Gel Beads(2 LBS)"
brand: "dry & dry"
price: "€ 62.72"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Dry & Dry"
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# Color-change moisture indicator 2-4 mm premium bead size Rechargeable via oven/microwave Dry & Dry [1 Quart Premium Orange Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant Beads(Industry Standard 2-4 mm) - Rechargeable Silica Gel Beads(2 LBS)

**Brand:** dry & dry
**Price:** € 62.72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧴 Keep it dry, keep it fresh — the smart way to protect your valuables!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dry & Dry [1 Quart Premium Orange Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant Beads(Industry Standard 2-4 mm) - Rechargeable Silica Gel Beads(2 LBS) by dry & dry
- **How much does it cost?** € 62.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/295933645-dry-and-dry-1-quart-premium-orange-indicating-silica-gel)

## Best For

- dry & dry enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dry & dry brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Optimal Bead Size:** Industry-standard 2-4 mm beads ensure maximum airflow and absorption without powder mess.
- • **Safe & Eco-friendly:** Cobalt chloride-free formula means no toxic chemicals, just pure protection.
- • **Convenient Storage & Use:** Packaged in a sturdy, USA-made airtight jug with a handle for effortless pouring and storage.
- • **Precision Moisture Control:** Orange beads turn green at 50-60% saturation, so you never guess when to recharge.
- • **Long-lasting & Rechargeable:** Easily restore drying power by heating in your oven or microwave—sustainably smart.

## Overview

Dry & Dry’s 1 Quart Premium Orange Indicating Silica Gel Beads offer industry-standard 2-4 mm granules that physically absorb moisture with a clear color-change indicator from orange to dark green at 50-60% saturation. These cobalt chloride-free beads are rechargeable via oven or microwave, packaged in a durable airtight jug for easy handling and long-term storage. Ideal for protecting everything from 3D printer filament to electronics and collectibles, they combine professional-grade performance with eco-conscious reusability.

## Description

Our Orange Indicating Silica Gel Beads Silica Gel is a Pure, Vitreous, Porous Form of Silicon Dioxide made from Sodium Silicate. It is Purified and Processed into either Granular or Beaded Form. Its High Absorption Capacity is Attributed to its Millions of Tiny Pores. The Mechanism of Absorption is Purely Physical, with no Change in Size or Shape of the Particles even as They become Saturated. Even When fully Saturated, the Material still Feels Dry. Beads can be Reactivated by Placing in the Oven for 0.5 to 2 hours at 200 to 250F Or Microwave for About 10 Minutes at Defrost Mode. . Don't use over 250F in the Oven. Depending on the beads' condition, they may take shorter than the recommended time. Please check the beads' color periodically. Orange Beads will turn to Dark Green when 50-60% Absorbed with Moisture. Orange beads are free of Cobalt Chloride. Clever Protection 3D Filaments, Guns, Ammo, Canister, Collectables, Jewelry, Documents, Camera Lens, Clothes, Cosmetics, Books, Travel & Gym Bags, Decorations, & Valuables Clever Saver Wet Cell Phone, Camera, Watches, Electronics, Shoes, & Windshield.

Review: Purchased for use with Malolos Silica Gel Desiccant containers to keep my troublesome 3D printer filament high, dry and ready for action, after 2 weeks I can say it works great. I've seen major improvements in my PETG prints and even some reduced stringing in some of my PLA+ ones as well. On average it absorbed about 8 grams of water from a ziplock bag sealed filament over the period of 1 week. The colour wasn't all the way green, but I decided to refresh it anyway. Used the lowest defrost setting on my microwave, the silica balls did their best Rice Krispies impression (snap, crackle, pop) for about 2 minutes then it settled down. I let it go a bit too long I think and ended up with about 5 or 6 black crystals due to overheating. So I think in future I will just remove as the popping stops, similar to microwave popcorn, and stir more often, as the recommended 10 minute cook time just seems excessive when using for smaller amounts. I then upgraded my containers to have built-in inexpensive hygrometers, tossed in 45 grams of silica gel, closed the lid, within 10 minutes the humidity of the air near the meter dropped from 45% down to 11% (and eventually 10% after another 5 minutes which I believe is the bottom cap to the hygrometer). As for the jar it came in, the photo can be a bid misleading as it looks like it should be 3-4 times the size bottle which appears similar to a detergent bottle, so it confused me at first when the package arrived and it was much smaller than I thought it would be. But I weight it at just over 2lbs, which was correct, and as I'm only using 45g of silica per-container, I should be able to keep 20 or 1kg filament rolls dry with the single jug (more so if I use the 1/2 size for smaller rolls). The price to keep dry per filament roll is pretty reasonable when you consider they can be refreshed multiple times. Overall, very happy with the purchase, will probably purchase again, and again, and again to support my 3D printing addiction. UPDATED: Perfect cooking recipe for nice orange beads, no burning. 1. Only cook smaller batches if using smaller dishes, larger batches should be done in larger containers with only a layer or 2 of beads to allow for better evaporation. 2. Cook for 2-3 minutes at a lower power setting, I use powerlevel 3. 3. Stir to release the steam. 4. Cook for 5 minutes at power level 2 to maintain the temp, but not burn the beads. 5. If beads are mostly orange, then you're done, if still greenish repeat step 2 through 4. Suggest weighing beads before and after.
Review: I used this silica gel to keep my 3D printing filament dry. Functionality: It is bright orange when dry and goes a green/grey when wet and then needs recharging by re heating for a period of time (2 hours at 250F /120C or 10mins on defrost in a microwave ) to drive out the moisture. The container is very handy to store it in and keeps it dry until you need to use it. I found the container means you can easily pore the granules into the various filament holders I use. Quality and Durability: It seems to be working well. I have cycled it several times by re drying it in my Bambu AMS dryer and it changes from a greyish green back to orange. The quality seems just perfect for my use. The beads are quite large so if I am in a hurry I can just pour some into the bottom of my filament containers. I have uploaded a video to show the size of the granules and the colour difference between the wet and dry states and the drying instructions on the container. Also a photo of how I store some of my filament in cereal containers and using 3Dprinted spool adapters to hold the beads. I hope this helps you decide if this is right for you.

## Features

- Silica Gel Beads Size: 2-4 mm; These are not the fine powder type for drying flowers; Do not use them for drying flowers; You can place the beads inside organza bags, muslin bags, or any other breathable bags; Replacement desiccant for air dryers and compressors
- Indicating Orange silica gel beads will change to Dark Green when 50-60% absorbed with moisture; Still almost half more capacity is left to absorb moisture even after color change; Orange beads are free of cobalt chloride
- Beads can be Reactivated by Placing in the Oven for 0.5 to 2 hours at 200 to 250F Or Microwave for 10 Minutes at Defrost Mode; Don't use over 250F in the Oven; Depending on the beads' condition, they may take shorter than the recommended time; Please check the beads' color periodically
- Beads are stored in an Air-Tight Sealed Container for Long-term Preservation and Protection; Handle in the jug for easy carry and pour; Packaging jugs are made in the USA
- [Warranty Information] Our products are supported with new replacement or full refund with no time limits if they don’t work

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01I5Y2DG6 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,636) |
| Date First Available | 11 July 2016 |
| Import designation | Imported |
| Item Weight | 912 g |
| Item model number | DDORANGE1QTR |
| Package Dimensions | 18.8 x 13.2 x 6.1 cm; 911.72 g |

## Images

![Dry & Dry [1 Quart Premium Orange Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant Beads(Industry Standard 2-4 mm) - Rechargeable Silica Gel Beads(2 LBS) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610J1qrNvgL.jpg)
![Dry & Dry [1 Quart Premium Orange Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant Beads(Industry Standard 2-4 mm) - Rechargeable Silica Gel Beads(2 LBS) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BQODPl9BL.jpg)
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![Dry & Dry [1 Quart Premium Orange Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant Beads(Industry Standard 2-4 mm) - Rechargeable Silica Gel Beads(2 LBS) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UuLk66g0L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: These look quite tasty. What flavor are they?**
A: They were quite dry. You may want to try antifreeze instead. It has a sweeter flavor and better mouth feel. /s I assume this was a sarcastic question. Do not eat silica beads or drink antifreeze.

**Q: Is the moisture indicating agent in this product Methyl Violet?**
A: Yes, methyl violet is added to serve as indicating agent.

**Q: How much do i need to buy for a 64 cubic foot closet?  can i fill women's hosiery with the beads and hang them?  the closet is ~90% air tight**
A: Information below lets you estimate how many gram of silica gel is needed at a given volume of your container. 
This is general estimate when used in an air-tight sealed container. The amount of silica gel needed will depend on several factors: 
1. Chemical properties of the product that will be used: 
2. Volume of the container 
3. Conditions and physical properties of the container 

Container volume – silica gel beads in gram 
4 cubic feet - 60 gm 
8 cubic feet - 120 gram
64 cubic feet - 960 gram 

960 gram equals 2.12 lb. If your closet is ~90% air tight, you can use the whole bottle of 2lb 1 quart orange indicating beads.  Thank you.

**Q: What kind of container do you put the beads into so they can do their job**
A: As Scott has answered, T-Sac tea filters will work.  Also, you can use organza bag, Muslin bag, or women's hosiery.  Many customers have used any of these bags and found them working well.  Thank you.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***N on 4 October 2024*

Purchased for use with Malolos Silica Gel Desiccant containers to keep my troublesome 3D printer filament high, dry and ready for action, after 2 weeks I can say it works great. I've seen major improvements in my PETG prints and even some reduced stringing in some of my PLA+ ones as well. On average it absorbed about 8 grams of water from a ziplock bag sealed filament over the period of 1 week. The colour wasn't all the way green, but I decided to refresh it anyway. Used the lowest defrost setting on my microwave, the silica balls did their best Rice Krispies impression (snap, crackle, pop) for about 2 minutes then it settled down. I let it go a bit too long I think and ended up with about 5 or 6 black crystals due to overheating. So I think in future I will just remove as the popping stops, similar to microwave popcorn, and stir more often, as the recommended 10 minute cook time just seems excessive when using for smaller amounts. I then upgraded my containers to have built-in inexpensive hygrometers, tossed in 45 grams of silica gel, closed the lid, within 10 minutes the humidity of the air near the meter dropped from 45% down to 11% (and eventually 10% after another 5 minutes which I believe is the bottom cap to the hygrometer). As for the jar it came in, the photo can be a bid misleading as it looks like it should be 3-4 times the size bottle which appears similar to a detergent bottle, so it confused me at first when the package arrived and it was much smaller than I thought it would be. But I weight it at just over 2lbs, which was correct, and as I'm only using 45g of silica per-container, I should be able to keep 20 or 1kg filament rolls dry with the single jug (more so if I use the 1/2 size for smaller rolls). The price to keep dry per filament roll is pretty reasonable when you consider they can be refreshed multiple times. Overall, very happy with the purchase, will probably purchase again, and again, and again to support my 3D printing addiction. UPDATED: Perfect cooking recipe for nice orange beads, no burning. 1. Only cook smaller batches if using smaller dishes, larger batches should be done in larger containers with only a layer or 2 of beads to allow for better evaporation. 2. Cook for 2-3 minutes at a lower power setting, I use powerlevel 3. 3. Stir to release the steam. 4. Cook for 5 minutes at power level 2 to maintain the temp, but not burn the beads. 5. If beads are mostly orange, then you're done, if still greenish repeat step 2 through 4. Suggest weighing beads before and after.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by W***E on 17 November 2025*

I used this silica gel to keep my 3D printing filament dry. Functionality: It is bright orange when dry and goes a green/grey when wet and then needs recharging by re heating for a period of time (2 hours at 250F /120C or 10mins on defrost in a microwave ) to drive out the moisture. The container is very handy to store it in and keeps it dry until you need to use it. I found the container means you can easily pore the granules into the various filament holders I use. Quality and Durability: It seems to be working well. I have cycled it several times by re drying it in my Bambu AMS dryer and it changes from a greyish green back to orange. The quality seems just perfect for my use. The beads are quite large so if I am in a hurry I can just pour some into the bottom of my filament containers. I have uploaded a video to show the size of the granules and the colour difference between the wet and dry states and the drying instructions on the container. Also a photo of how I store some of my filament in cereal containers and using 3Dprinted spool adapters to hold the beads. I hope this helps you decide if this is right for you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***N on 26 January 2026*

Great, ReUsable!!

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